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Show AID FOR LIBERIA. American Cruiser Sent to Monrovia to Size Up Situation. Washington. Tho situation In Liberia Li-beria Is giving rise to apprehension hero. The attnek by the native tribes from tho French sldo of tho southern boundary along tho Cavally river upon tho English factory and the Llberlan troops would in itself be dangorous to the existence ot tho little ropubllc. But In addition there is a state of practical demoralization at Monrovia, the capital, and the finances of tho country aro in a desperate plight, all being factors which might easily serve as a prelude for intervention by somo of the European powers. Such intervention usually leads to a permanent domination, and the state department is resolved this shall not be. Already British and French warships war-ships are on their way to tho seat Df trouble, so with somo satisfaction, tho navy department on Thursday announced an-nounced tho sailing from St. Vincent, Capo Verde, of the swift scout cruiser Birmingham for Monrovia, whore she ihould arrive by Saturday evening. |